1. Notes Over 1.5 Write the verbal phrase as an algebraic expression.
1. Eight less than half of a number
less
than
switch of
mult
2. A number decreased by five
decreased

2. Notes Over 1.5 Write the verbal phrase as an algebraic expression.
3. Product of ten and a number
Product
multiply
4. Seven squared increased by a number
squared
increased
add

3. Notes Over 1.5 Write the verbal phrase as an algebraic expression.
5. Quotient of a number and sixteen
Quotient
divide
fraction
6. Difference of a number and two
Difference
subtract

4. Notes Over 1.5
Write a verbal model, assign labels and write an algebraic model.
Then use mental math to solve the equation.
7. The student government is selling baseball hats at $8 each. The group wants to raise $2480. How many hats does the group need to sell?
Verbal Model
Cost per hat
Number of hats
Total money raised
Labels:
Cost per hat
= 8
Number of hats
= h
Total money raised
= 2480

5. Notes Over 1.5
Write a verbal model, assign labels and write an algebraic model.
Then use mental math to solve the equation.
8. You and your two sisters bought a gift for your brother. You paid $7.50 for your share (one-third of the gift). What was the total cost of the gift?
Verbal Model
Part you paid
Total cost of gift
Amount you paid
Labels:
Part you paid
= 1/3
Total cost of gift
= g
Amount you paid
= 7.50

6. Notes Over 1.5